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This is the first in Anne Cleeves Shetland series. Although I love crime novels, I had not read any of this author’s books before, but I am pleased that I finally did get around to it, as this was an excellent book, with interesting characters and a good setting.
When sixteen year old Catherine Ross is found murdered by Fran Hunter, the crime brings back old memories to the residents of the island. For eight years ago, another little girl went missing and her body was never found. At the time, M ...more
When sixteen year old Catherine Ross is found murdered by Fran Hunter, the crime brings back old memories to the residents of the island. For eight years ago, another little girl went missing and her body was never found. At the time, M ...more
I thoroughly enjoyed this and found the book Perez* a very intriguing character. A good atmospheric mystery with great characterisation. I am keen to read the rest of the series.
*He had TV Perez's voice! ...more
*He had TV Perez's voice! ...more
Nice mystery series for when I need a break from more serious reading.
Jul 01, 2019
Rachel Burke
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Raven Black is an excellent mystery that is deeply wrapped up in the sense of "place." Every bit, every character is reflective of the setting. But more then that it's an excellent mystery that introduced the reader the Inspector Perez and the islands themselves. I absolute didn't see the ending coming until it arrived. ...more
Raven Black is an excellent mystery that is deeply wrapped up in the sense of "place." Every bit, every character is reflective of the setting. But more then that it's an excellent mystery that introduced the reader the Inspector Perez and the islands themselves. I absolute didn't see the ending coming until it arrived. ...more
A befuddled read. Dragged on.
Aug 08, 2012
Elise Stone
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